distinguished B2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ See IPA manual Freq #8138 Meanings 1 adj Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements. The lecture was attended by many distinguished scientists. 2 adj Having a dignified, impressive appearance. Her father was a tall, distinguished gentleman with grey hair. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · very successful and... eminentesteemedfamous 2 adj · having a dignified,... grandimposing Word family Forms undistinguished Derived forms distinguishedlydistinguishednessindistinguishedundistinguished Appears in Phrases (1) See all distinguished career a working life marked by respected achievements Adjective + noun Etymology AI details From distinguish + -ed. Topics Describing Qualities External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # distinguished **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ **Frequency rank:** 8138 ## Meanings 1. Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements. 2. Having a dignified, impressive appearance. ## Examples - The lecture was attended by many distinguished scientists. - Her father was a tall, distinguished gentleman with grey hair. ## Derived Forms - distinguishedly - distinguishedness - indistinguished - undistinguished ## Etymology From distinguish + -ed. ## AI Etymology Distinguished is formed from distinguish + -ed. In current use, the main senses are “Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements” and “Having a dignified, impressive appearance”. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown